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GY55 XAH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,903 mi
Last recorded73,903 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,167 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,355 miles

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perishing and Splitting In Tread

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Silencer Heavily Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perishing

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,258 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,228 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 32,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc worn/lipped

rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,558 miles

front disc worn/lipped

rear disc pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads appear low

n/s/f tyre tyre tread wearing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,831 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GY55 XAH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 XAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY55 XAH registered?

GY55 XAH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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